Great Depression Cooking - Depression Breakfast

For more recipes and stories, buy Clara's book: amzn.to/2I5pYkv
Nonagenarian cook and great grandmother, Clara, recounts her childhood during the Great Depression as she prepares meals from the era. Learn how to make simple yet delicious dishes while listening to stories from the Great Depression.
Clara's Official Website: www.welcometoclaraskitchen.com
TikTok: / claragreatdep. .
Instagram: / claras_kitc. .
Facebook: / clara.cannucciari

[@tavianawoods]

we all gather here on the year 2019 10 years after this was made 😌

[@j9405]

... she's dead😐

[@tavianawoods]

V1sion wait really? Aw :( may her sweet soul Rest In Peace 🥺

[@syraiaiyanna]

Taviana Woods yes!she is now 103

[@JMonkey251]

It just now recommend this to me

[@ruffrider7048]

I love Claire such a peach I love the way she always describes how her family lived...

[@alumie]

She always says “But we were happy” all the time after she says some slightly sad thing, and it just puts in perspective how grateful they were

[@1madguy433]

1000th like rolling on through

[@RatedArggg]

They didn't have the internet or TV back then. No wonder they were happy.

[@byronthomas1668]

The people of thst time in American history, were very frugal. And actually possessed a strict work ethic. The Great depression should be something that should be taught in schools. Clara impresses me as very warmhearted for her years. There are people still like her. The lesson is being able to survive in the face of adversity. And extreme hardships. Otherwise a very educational video. Byron Thomas

[@dhrgkbqxtjr2743]

Well SHE was happy. Women didn't have to do shit except to sit around the house. Did she have to go to work? Did she have to worry about bringing home the bacon so there would be food to put on the table? Did she have to worry earning a paycheck during the Depression? Did she have to work in the coal mines? Did she have to fight in the war(s). Of course not. Her life was the easy life no matter what the circumstances. It was the men who had to worry about everything. I'd like to hear from her father and her brothers how happy they really were.

[@lawrenceshdow]

@@dhrgkbqxtjr2743 women in the work force increased by nearly 30% during the depression while men participating in the labor force dramatically declined... So yes, women did have to "bring home the bacon" for lots of families. Plus they still likely took care of the homestead as well. I get your point but I think you're over simplifying it. This woman was likely a child during the depression; most the people alive now who experienced the great depression were young enough to not fully understand what their parents were going through or feel the full effect.

[@gailcewlroberts]

It’s 2024. And she’s timeless.

[@morganingram5802]

Absolutely, with the state of the world Clara’s recipes are becoming more and more useful Crazy to think it's been over 10 years since she passed

[@cookiessandmilk]

⁠@@morganingram5802so very true in today’s time when everything has become more expensive and hectic! i’ve also come back tonight for some nostalgia. time flies we all miss Ms Clara

[@StriatedSternum]

Jws are about to create another Great Depression

[@Gert169]

becuase were having to eat like this again not even 100 years later

[@desishinavar1718]

Truly Clara was a wonderful woman, talented and warm-hearted. I keep coming back to her videos. She was born around the same time as my own mother, so it's comforting to see the food and hear her speak. She left us such a priceless gift with these videos.

[@MrHeavy466]

I am amazed at people like Clara; she lived before the Atomic age, got to experience the largest war ever, lived through the Atomic age and lived long enough to start a successful KZbin channel. Truly remarkable.

[@gloriajackson2021]

@@theredhotchilipepperssexof4269 GOOD!!!

[@tammie1078]

I agree, not many can say that

[@welllll...ok...]

I'd say *she experienced the largest war ever... not *got to experience the largest war ever! You make living through the war sound like an enviable experience😅

[@MrHeavy466]

@@welllll...ok... Enviable? Not intended. Incredible? I would say so.

[@welllll...ok...]

@@MrHeavy466 ah, I thought you were implying that it was a good experience because of the way you worded it. I'm not sure I would even use the word 'incredible' re: living through a major war. But I agree it would have been a very character-building and eye-opening experience. She would certainly have learnt a lot about life and human nature having lived through such a time.

[@jrjubach]

Most memorable line: “But we were happy.”

[@Barnabas45]

Exactly! 4 words that are hard to come by these day's!😢

[@TheLastOstrich]

Time?

[@jrjubach]

@@TheLastOstrich She starts saying that sentence leading up to it right around 4:53. :)

[@930ygs3]

Don't romantize poorness, people were dying and starving, no one was happy

[@930ygs3]

Soups On I wasn’t answering to you

[@deathrowtodisneyworld5030]

She's in Heaven watching us all enjoy her wisdom.

[@romulogarcia3893]

DeathRowToDisneyWorld Amen to that !

[@jesuschrist2612]

White Aus First of all thats anti Semitic and Second of all how do you know she’s Jewish ?

[@holdencommodorehsv]

@@jesuschrist2612 hearing things again?

[@jesuschrist2612]

caleb hunter he deleted his comment

[@typhoon0425]

Jesus Christ i hope you’re joking.

[@Stuff8522]

If you have the money, especially if you are a student struggling for money, please buy her cookbook. The amount of recipies that this wonderful woman shared with her KZbin channel doesn't even scratch the surface. I've moved on from the Student Struggle, but this book is my cornerstone.

[@cthomfowler]

What is the name of her cookbook please

[@NotMyName-he5hn]

@@cthomfowler I think it’s called Clara’s Kitchen if you weren’t able to find it

[@yourselfrespect8201]

I’m buying her book before I go to college!

[@KandyCing]

​@johnnydeppisarapistjohnnyd8962 your channel will bring the next depression. Get some damn therapy

[@Kaytka]

Thank you for the suggestion, I didn’t realize she had a cookbook. As a single income family of 5 who primary eats all meals at home (we homeschool as well so we all eat at home during the day.) her recipes have helped save us money. We just made poor man dinner (modified a little) yesterday, it’s one of our kids favorites. She was a gem! I want her cookbook!

[@johnspruit7296]

I greatly miss this series and hearing Clara's stories . So much thanks to her grandson for preserving this record of living history . 04 / 2024 . please keep this series on the web . Canada .

[@notgonnatellyaseefirstname]

Clara (Cologira Bonfanti) Cannucciari lived to the ripe old age of 98 years-old. She was born on August 18, 1915 In Chicago, Illinois. She passed away peacefully on November 29, 2013. Her Daughter and Grandchildren comforted her in her last days, which was the fulfillment of her last wish. She is dearly missed by her family and the many fans she has acquired from her online cooking show, Great Depression Cooking. Clara hoped that none of us ever have to experience what she did during the Great Depression. ​

[@harlowjademermaid1882]

🥺I cried reading this. Every single word. I found this channel years ago, and over time I just forgot all about Clara & her amazing Depression recipes. 🍪☕ I just saw this in my YT recommended and freaked out - I can't believe I had totally forgotten all about her & realized that she had to have passed away by now. 😪💔 RiP Miss Clara, you were truly ahead of your time, and had a wonderful witty humor about you, something that is very gracious from someone that had lived through the Great Depression. Thank you so much for all of yqour wonderful recipes. xo

[@mythicalgaming5605]

Wow she was born in Chicago I didn’t know that

[@margaretpetersen9275]

im sad...i just watched a video of hers for the first time..what a sweetheart

[@hoganrichard9627]

Having been raised by depression era parents I remember eating many of these meals. Mama didn't waste ANYTHING. Even the meat scraps were saved in the freezer and used to make holiday mincemeat pies. Stale bread was used to make bread pudding. Boy, could my mama cook! She could make the Sunday roast last all week. We never went hungry.

[@silverbushb448]

Hee name waa Cologira....? Cool. This is only the second time I've ever heard that name. The first time I heard it was in A Bronx Tale, where the main character had the name version of her name ("Cologiro").

[@goose33]

My gram said a big depression meal they would eat was potato soup. It was water potato and onions with butter bread. Me and her would eat it once a week and she would tell the same stories everytime. She just passed away last month. My last grandparent. So cherish everyday and every story they have

[@chubbybunnie2163]

Im so sorry 💜 but im happy she lived long and passed wisdom on to you 💜

[@ilihcsydnew6870]

😢😢

[@living4christ]

I miss my grandparents. I wish they were still here. Glad I have lots of good memories, it makes me sad when I think about them being gone.

[@goose33]

@@chubbybunnie2163 thank you

[@goose33]

@@ilihcsydnew6870 I know ugh

[@FoxNHound]

As a poor grad student finding these videos has saved me so much money. Bless Clara and her family.

[@animequeen78]

I like her videos as well. I also watch historical cooking videos for ideas on frugal cooking, such as gladiator porridge, makke, frumenty, and others.

[@sammyjo8109]

An Italian neighbor grandma taught me to make "Aglio e Olio" when I was in high school. It is just fresh garlic low simmered in olive oil then tossed into cooked spaghetti pasta and sprinkled with a bit if Parmesean Cheese when served. It was a very cheap meal I made while in college and I often made it when it was my monthy turn to host study group preparing for a big test. We were all short of money. Sometimes someone would bring a loaf of Italian bread or jello for dessert. Often the Parmesean cheese came from packets "borrowed" from the cafeteria at school. We also ate a lot of baked potatoes and baked sweet potatoes as our meal. Getting through college was an experience close to living through the depression. There were so many students it was difficult to find a part time job.

[@bradyb8003]

@@sammyjo8109 My grandmother was Italian as well and we (I) had that often for lunch and it was a side dish at dinner time at least once a week.

[@zackevanz3804]

Always dressed so nicely I have to mention, reminds me of my grandma. Even if you weren't going anywhere you were always ready for unexpected guests to arrive. I miss my grandma but Clara's videos very much have many grandmas in a 6 minute video that plenty of people can relate to. I love seeing how important pictures were for people back then it wasnt digital repetitive garbage. My grandma passed on 4/19/23 which is why I'm finding myself back at these videos.

[@Edude117]

Man, while it’s sad she’s gone, we should really appreciate how aware and alive she was at freaking 93. She must’ve had great genes. I’m glad her and her family were able to savor her life as long as they did.

[@Etianen7]

My grandpa was also super sharp at 90. He died in an accident, not from natural causes, so I think he could have easily gotten to 100 :(

[@evie2217]

I agree

[@Edude117]

@@Etianen7 That's terrible. RIP

[@yeeyee2271]

I agree

[@beccasmarshall8]

My great grandmother's 92 right now, and in perfectly good health, and remembers everything

[@joshuasanchez8980]

The camera quality and the noise is great for 10 years ago

[@PandaChaos36]

Yeah honestly better than the videos I make 😂

[@PandaChaos36]

I got step it up for Clara

[@jakenebs]

I was thinking the same looks like 2013 onwards

[@kaiigosheva910]

it was her grandson, chris, who filmed this. he was a film student at the time and had a television grade camcorder. you can see it in his memorial video to carla.

[@okayokaynowkids7673]

@@kaiigosheva910 oh that's why

[@divinetiming8422]

10M Views. She has touched millions of peoples lives. God Bless her! 🙏❤

[@nevadatan7323]

She comforts me.

[@divinetiming8422]

@@nevadatan7323 yes 👍

[@aaroncapricorn5867]

i think our grandparents had something called humility

[@aesthetix3398]

@@aaroncapricorn5867humility?

[@mrbillsix]

@@aesthetix3398 not being too big for your britches

[@MrsJSilguero]

This is gold now and days. With America practically being in a depression again. I live in Florida and half the people can't afford between bills and food so finding recipes that stretch out food and feed a family is a godsend. Thank you Clara.

[@artzeppy3502]

She is around. She is right there. Her voice is now in your mind, her lessons are now yours. She lives as long as you do.

[@MomMom4Cubs]

I wish I could like your comment 💯 times! Rest in Peace, dear lady!

[@jellymop]

That was amazing. Truly. Everybody’s favorite grandma is always with us.

[@connorshaw-case6030]

nice sentiment, how many retirement homes have you volunteered at to talk to lonely old people?

[@sirkamissk8962]

Marianne?

[@theomega2716]

Corny

[@brenankean147]

The internet may be a horrible place, but it allows us to immortalize people like this

[@Yam-jt3vw]

people need to see this comment

[@80sOzzy]

Isn't this the truth. Thank you.

[@notjimpickens7928]

I agree.

[@Yarrb53]

AMEN

[@bro-oy8fk]

the internet isn’t a horrible place lmao

[@NewbornChakra]

There is nothing on this earth that is more sweet, kind, and loving, than a lil old lady. Grandmas are the love that keep the loose stitches together in this thing we call "civilization" The best part is, Grandma is color blind. Doesn't matter your color or hers. She'll take care of you, even if you ain't her own. Grandmas will take care of all children and they always have. My prayers go to this sweet lady. 🙏

[@wayfarinstranger2444]

That is lovely thing to say❤❤❤😊

[@goxcrazii]

this is so comforting i miss my grandmother

[@53andME]

I'm getting older now my mom is gone 😥 great cook too!

[@tinylizard]

It’s gonna be okay. She love you

[@GeeOhJayyy]

Same

[@buffstuf2]

I love how she says, "...but we were happy." How happier we'd be in this life if we cherished what we had more often.

[@carolgreen9274]

YES!!! Even though my family of 8 struggled to survive, at 73 I recall some of my happiest memories were from my childhood ...

[@buffstuf2]

@@carolgreen9274 That's wonderful. Tell your stories, because people my age(30's) need to hear how you struggled, endured, and thrived. We are listening.

[@carolgreen9274]

@@buffstuf2 You kind of caught me off guard... I'm not used to people wanting to hear what I have to say!

[@buffstuf2]

@@carolgreen9274 My grandparents raised me from infancy and taught me to honor and cherish my elders. When we'd visit older relatives during my childhood, I enjoyed hearing stories and songs of the good ole' days. We had a record player, and my grandmother played old Western and Grand Ole' Opry records. In my mid 20's to now, my husband and I ministered in churches where the majority of the congregation was age 55 and above. I remember in our first pastorate I was 600 miles away from my hometown and so lonely. I tried so hard to make friends at work around my age, but I wasn't into clubbing and drinking. Been there, done that, and Jesus redeemed me from that lifestyle. I asked God to send me one friend. A new couple started attending our church. The lady's name was Mary. She was 50, and I was 25. Today, she is one of my closest friends. Another one of my closest friends is 83 years old. We'd go out for coffee and shopping every Saturday morning. Even now that I've moved 600 miles away from her, we write every few weeks and go out when I come up to visit. Other older ladies in my church taught me how to garden, sew, cross stitch, and canning. They ministered to me as I ministered to them. Many people in my generation appreciate our elders and long to embrace the simplicity of life, hard work and self-sufficiency, and emphasis on family and friendships that your generation hoped to pass down.

[@invaderzim1265]

Even IF we had a change of hearts today, we still deserve what's coming.

[@awooga9472]

She may be dead but she's Immortalized on the Internet.

[@fobo3361]

Is it a bad time to bring up rule 34

[@darkzuccerborg]

fobo420 Fuck you

[@da3329]

@@fobo3361 😭💀💀💀💀

[@hairdryermanson6955]

@@darkzuccerborg dont shoot the messenger

[@herzen9857]

@@rockngrease6463 oh my god

[@jyotimistry5749]

I just came across this video, what a lovely lady Clara was. Iv just learned she passed away at 98, RIP Lovely Lady. Your recipes and your memories will live on. I so admire someone like you who has been inspirational and made You Tube videos of your depression recipes for the world to see. Great work.

[@tomjones2202]

Go back and watch all her videos, you'll love them as well. I followed her as he made the last few videos and was saddened when she passed away but she still lives thru her cooking and stories,, I come back at watch them again and yep,, I do make some of them myself :)

[@catherinesyme901]

I found her today and I’m hooked lol, what a sweet little lady

[@ilovethelingo5677]

I've only just discovered her cookery show today and it is so sad to have heard she is no longer with us, but her legacy will always live on. She was such an incredibly sweet old lady and reaching 98 years is extremely good innings! May she rest in peace!

[@clairedisapia]

I just found this channel and I thank you for sharing this wonderful video and information. I had a nanny too and we all can learn from our elders since it might not be the depression but it’s close since many of us can’t afford eggs

[@user-dp6ck7sr1g]

@clairedisapia She wrote a cookbook too.

[@nanarobin1]

I remember the stories my dad used to tell me that my grandfather would leave for days, looking for work and come home with a bag of potatoes. My grandmother could cook with potatoes or flour or lard and make it taste like ambrosia. Yes, we are a spoiled nation. Shameful. We need to thank and praise God every day for all our blessings.

[@jacquelinediramio8438]

Thank you for sharing that comment. It made me tear up. 😢

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Ambrosia becuz they were so hungry!

[@alexstrongheart5069]

Clara (Cologira Bonfanti) Cannucciari lived to the ripe old age of 98 years-old. She was born on August 18, 1915 In Chicago, Illinois. She passed away peacefully on November 29, 2013. Her Daughter and Grandchildren comforted her in her last days, which was the fulfillment of her last wish. She is dearly missed by her family and the many fans she has acquired from her online cooking show, Great Depression Cooking.

[@laevan2053]

Good to learn that she passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. TY for this info.

[@ParisTNT]

Rest in peace, Clara. What a sweet soul and such a nice and informative cooking show 😻

[@laraj.3342]

Rest in peace, Clara, I am proud to share my birthday with you

[@msbeaverhausen7226]

I have no idea why this channel was recommended to me about a week ago and I am not going to question it. I am in love with Clara and her gentle ways and I love when her family is included in the clips. I even watch the videos where she cooks things that I would never eat, like garlic bread. Clara just makes me feel cozy. Thank you for posting the information on her peaceful passing.

[@janforaker3127]

Dearly love to watch Clara cooking!! She must have had many great stories to tell and I'm so glad she shared the art of depression cooking!! 💕💋

[@caronte008]

The fact that this is being recommended to me now doesn't exactly fill me with hope.

[@ole-christian6006]

Doth thou not cherish thine existential dread, of what might come, of the prolonged uncertainty of it all? Can't blame u, samesies. Good luck brother.

[@randysavage1]

Thats the point. Spread panic

[@Aditz3345]

Don't be surprised. The recommendations are perfectly accurate with most users.

[@koshersalt179]

Embrace living and eating within your means lol.

[@ceelash6768]

Alejandro Sanchez by Good Friday we will all be okay

[@RobinMarconeCassidyRN]

Still enjoy all of Clara's videos. I'm so grateful her grandson keeps them here on KZbin for everyone to continue to enjoy. I still love listening to Clara laugh. She certainly was such a gem!❤

[@kelliedurham6006]

My mom and her siblings (total of 9 kids) were born during the depression years. Today only one lives. I cam remember my mom making fried egg sandwich and taking that to work for her lunch. My father was so greedy with his money. Mom used every penny of her wkly paycheck to pay bills, buy groceries ands raise me all the way until I graduated high school. My mom would doi without just for her children. Even give the shirt off her back for them. My mom passed in 92 to pancreatic cancer at age of 57. Today, she would be 88. I even save left over pancakes freeze them and spread peanut butter on them when I need a quick snack or on the go breakfast. Thanks mom and my aunts and uncles for the countless stories about growing up. Ideas and knowledge have been passed from generation to generation. I am as well disappointed to find ot that this inspiring woman passed. Great ppl left us with knowledge and power to succeed through their stories and experiences. Knowledge is sho powerful!

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Hey now, fried egg sandwiches are good! We used to eat fried pepper sandwiches with mustard-on toast! No meat or cheese. Fried boloney still is a treat to me lol

[@Dakota-xi6cg]

In the 40s they would sell fried onion & egg sandwiches.🍞

[@frehleyrox]

She didn’t need to add sugar to the cookies. She’s sweet enough.

[@sofiabravo1994]

Flash sugar cookies it’s literally in the recipe??

[@raven-edgewindwalker23]

Flash you are just too kind!!!!

[@snakelover5314]

Was*

[@eliashanstad8169]

God bless you

[@msmccormick5744]

And ur hot

[@danieljwillen1993]

I, like so many others, stumbled across this 10 years after the upload date. Tf? Why did this just now show up in my recommended? I would have loved to get the opportunity to message her and learn more of her wisdom.

[@brandonmanzano3472]

This video showed up today too on my recommended. Sad to just see this now.

[@rossana8958]

Same some minutes ago

[@beetlezebub]

She's so sweet! I hope she's resting easy. ♥️

[@plushfire5]

First of all (because of) the KZbin algorithm

[@legrovar]

Louder for the people in the back!!!! 😩😩😩😩

[@ColletteM]

Your grandma put smiles on so many people's faces! 🌹🙏❤️

[@lisalovely9246]

Truly a missed Lady even by those that weren't blessed to know her personally!! 😔😢 Sending much ❤ up to heaven for Mrs. Clara!! 🙏🏽

[@ThompsonSmith-dd2lo]

Hello Lisa How are you doing today?

[@phobeo]

That was the most genuine “thank you for watching” I’ve ever heard 🥺

[@mondraymondo]

Awww ♡ shes adorable

[@33rdStreet]

🥺

[@cmoncity7158]

Me realising that she’s passed away has given me the Great Depression

[@BikingVikingHH]

4 door Skrt who is your avatar?! I need to know

[@corvividart4745]

@@BikingVikingHHit's called oh yeah yeah

[@arcangelmaaze7804]

ahhhhh good one

[@jakevote8978]

4 door Skrt f

[@poochillipickles8525]

Oh no really? 😭😭😭

[@VogonPoetry]

I've been watching Clara since the beginning. I keep rewatching the episodes to her spirit that she is still loved. I am not a family member but I miss her so much.😢😢

[@P1983sche]

Aw, I loved watching this. So glad it came back into my feed again. She was terrific. Such a sweet woman.

[@joshuaferguson698]

When i die, she’s the first person i’m giving a hug to.

[@not_a_serial_killer289]

lol when you get to heaven you see your family and you run past them and break into her heaven house and give her a hug

[@MrTonyBarzini]

merge m8 you mean in hell? Huh?

[@zawarudo4497]

That's sad for you..

[@kiravisser9862]

Imma hug ma mommy sorry

[@JeepersMoxie]

RIGHT!?

[@jonathanjiro6186]

Darn KZbin algorithm, why couldn’t you recommend this 10 years ago

[@keech2540]

Why though

[@dasty3314]

youtube didn’t have an algorithm like it does now, it kinda just recommended what was popular i guess.

[@andreawagner4461]

Wait there is a vid that was posted a week a go what is this sorcery is she dead or not??

[@M11969]

Stumbled on this today, so sad she's gone. So much we can learn from this generation.

[@RobinFlysHigh]

Because 11 years ago the algorithm was much more largely based on subscriptions

[@lgstar3363]

❤ thanks for sharing . My grandmother Mexican American born in 1910 Florence Arizona I remember and miss her cooking sooo much . She passed away at 98 yrs of age.

[@jellybean9478]

I'm so glad these videos still pop up on my feed. RIP Clara. You were (and still are thanks to these videos) a bright light in a dimming world. ❤

[@stevencooper1103]

I was going to make a stupid joke about depression until I watched this video. This is just too pure and innocent to make fun of. I just saw that she passed a few years ago, Rest in Peace, Clara.

[@rebeccabarrow2947]

Awe really she passed away 😢

[@havingfunkids8386]

Pen and Paper Operation Thank you for not doing a bad joke you are a lovely person with a great hart. Take care.

[@fourthgirl]

I'm glad you resisted making a joke. I was missing my mom 1923-2008 and found Miss Clara. My mom would cook like this from time to time when I was growing up. Depression era children never lost that struggle even when times were better. My mom grew up under Jim Crow laws in rural Texas. My dad lived on a reservation until he was 12 in Ohio. He witnessed Klan rallies and marches in town. These two grew up without hate in their hearts and crafted a better life for their 5 kids in California.

[@evilvegetable9403]

havingfun kids Heart*

[@sammib144]

TOKYO it's about the great depression not the mental illness depression

[@sarahargintaru1445]

two questions: 1) why was this in my recommended? 2) why wasn't it recommended sooner?

[@SinyBulbasaur]

Coronavirus

[@MaddieDeux]

Same 😢

[@ChadFreeman757]

Facts

[@lolitis01]

Cause all you watch is naked men

[@igotnukes6011]

Coronavirus

[@sailorgirl2017]

15 years later and we are still here enjoying Clara's stories and recipes!

[@Kodikat2]

Clara would be tickle to pieces to hear that her video has eleven million views. Rest in peace, Clara.Your videos are still bringing joy to millions of people

[@pest9448]

The dislikes are from the people that cried so hard that their tears distorted their vision and made them accidentally dislike

[@michaelh404]

oof

[@AlphaOmegon]

You are wrong, those people dislike everything. *Even their lives*

[@beyondkujo]

Nah man I don't know why anybody would wanna be depressed while eating breakfast

[@armando-dv3gc]

Or pieces of shit

[@1auren]

ZA NOOBO Yes. Also 1k like btw

[@LunAR-ic7uj]

It made me depressed when I realized this was made 10 years ago

[@timharper3390]

Friendly Trash - Perfect! Now you can cook and fittingly enjoy your Depression Breakfast!

[@darktea4172]

She died on Nov 29,2013 :c

[@larrygarrett724]

Sorry to hear she passed. She reminded me of so many family that has passed who lived through the depression and wars.

[@josephharpley6929]

How did youtube know i needed a depression breakfast.😂

[@heelturnsface]

You’re not original or funny

[@Karie-cf4un]

I rewatch these videos. They bring me such joy, and peacefulness. I miss you Ms. Clara! ❤

[@kaitlynlowery]

I wish she were still alive, she’s so sweet! Times are rough in the world nowadays, and just watching this makes me feel more gratitude towards my life. Such a sweet soul 🥺💗

[@FragileBitch]

The quality was ahead of its time, consider how old this video is.

[@mylifeinaburger9556]

FragileBitch they were probably using a professional camera 🙂

[@AlphaOmegon]

Its 2009, not the 80s

[@mylifeinaburger9556]

Hector Pereira yeah, but there are many homemade videos on KZbin that have really bad quality compared to this one

[@leksasdf]

Are you like, 9? Do you really think we were only capable of capturing pixelated mush only 10 years ago?

[@MartinJPR]

///AmgFanboi74 Videos on KZbin usually weren’t that great in 2009. This video has good shots from several angles, and the video quality is decent as well.

[@wedno7508]

“She was nice and chunky” this is the greatest women to ever walk this earth

[@audreyr5389]

When I started reading this she said that

[@bigbeefyboy9132]

@@audreyr5389 dude same

[@alanashanah]

We’d No - she implied that she was thick and healthy.

[@calisongbird]

We’d No *woman

[@deyluv_cherryf2778]

@@audreyr5389 bruh sameee

[@callycharles2515]

I love Clara! I bought her cookbook for my sister and she loves it. My Grandmother (rest her soul) was born in 1900 and lived to be 94. We did a lot of cooking together and many of the recipes were from the time of the depression. Milk Toast was one of my favorites. My paternal Grandmother always had evaporated milk for coffee and we all loved it! I know Clara is gone and this video is 15 years old, but Clara lives on in many of our hearts.❤

[@mukthatumkur3324]

This breakfast was probably why she lived so long! This is beautiful! Coffee with evaporated milk. Wow! I could listen to her for hours and she probably loved telling her stories to people. I loved it when she said, "We were happy".

[@inkadinkadoodle]

She has said "We were happy" many times in her videos. It's important to note that they didn't need much of anything to be happy. It's perhaps even more important to note that nothing has changed, and people now don't need much to be happy, either. :)

[@colletteblais1441]

i’ve never had coffee with evaporated milk…. is it the unsweetened one or sweetened? i love that coffee maker too

[@starababa1985]

@@colletteblais1441 Condensed milk is sweetened, evaporated milk is plain. You can pour a can of evaporated milk into a quart jar, fill it the rest of the way with cold water, screw the lid on and shake. This will give you the equivalent of whole milk. The taste is much closer to fresh than powdered, and is great over cereal or for drinking. Good to know if you go camping and don't have refrigeration. Old timers kept an opened can in the fridge and used it as a cream substitute in their coffee. Good stuff.

[@coffeecupconversations]

That is the best part. The stories that go with the "food is love" feeling. My grandma was the same way. I truly miss her!

[@dawn19maria]

It would be much cheaper and more healthy to just eat oatmeal with some milk. Skip the coffee and the sugary baked goods.

[@cheyennedorsagno1758]

"my mom didn't give us a lot of coffee, only a drop of coffee and mostly milk, but we were happy"

[@Whippee]

Coffee is addicting and gives anxiety

[@cheyennedorsagno1758]

@@Whippee true

[@ashermack2543]

k

[@Jojester0004]

Hi you’re gorgeous

[@thereaper2815]

@@Jojester0004 And you're desperate lmao.

[@BushcraftingBogan]

I just noticed this is 13 years old. What a legacy. She is teaching someone still. RIP.

[@sihammoussaid9140]

i just noticed that bcs of ur comment , i thought this video is recent , the way it's filmed and all

[@MsVholland]

Just stumbled upon this channel and see these are 13 years old and that this lovely lady has passed. KZbin is wonderful this way for history on the way things were from everyday people.

[@_einodmilvado]

Yes🙏🏻🐦

[@sluurr6171]

Yes, I'm seeing this again after having seen it way back in 2011! 💚

[@constancemiller3753]

@@sihammoussaid9140 her grandson (Christopher?) made these videos. He's talented and showed his love by putting her in the best light.

[@jenntorres337]

I miss her 😞 I remember being super young and watching her videos before bed. They’re such a comfort and I love listening to her talk about her youth. Maybe it’s because I grew up during the recession and I resonate with her eating styles back in the day 😅 I know she’s in heaven with our good Lord ❤

[@user-du4ku9vo1g]

I still come back to these because my the videos remind me of my mom even though this lady was on the opposite side of the country in the United States. What kind lady.

[@ashley51234]

Me every morning: “today we are making depression breakfast”

[@harrisonkey698]

😂😂😂 Same especially when I have weetabix aka protien fibre slop

[@AM-jn9cy]

😂😝 I laughed so hard at this but I'm not gunna lie it's a tad disrespectful and tad true all at the same time

[@ishacritter1634]

Why u like bothering me

[@cherahsBroll]

😂 😂 😂

[@winstonchurchill624]

A M How is it disrespectful?

[@sgstan5186]

Can’t believe I’m one of those lucky people who got her videos in my recommendation

[@PandaChaos36]

Awe

[@handsomepenguin.7659]

Was that sarkasm!?!?

[@Jenahh-aye]

Me too!! Im legitimately honored. ❤❤❤

[@cristakelly]

Same here!

[@Adam-gh8pb]

Frs

[@izzigogo]

She gave me the feeling of being home with her, so nice.

[@irmafleet9598]

Clara touched so many people! He grandson is an amazing grandson too. ❤❤❤❤. I love all those old stories and pictures. I could listen to her for hours. RIP Clara

[@mikie777]

It comforts my heart knowing that she lives on forever in these videos. Making such an impact on many people's lives even when she's departed from us.

[@flava2358]

What ? This was my first video of her. I instantly liked her and boom,now i am sad knowing she's no longer alive =(

[@itadapeeza8559]

@@flava2358 she said she was 93 and this video is 12 years old. What did you expect?

[@avian_donn3369]

@@flava2358 Yeah. There's a sad video where her grandson, who films these sessions, announces her death. Really sad. Then he came back a few years later because he had found tapes that had never been posted ' the lost Clara tapes' and so we had new videos to watch.

[@bloodytomatoes9837]

I come across her randomly and it just brings me happiness everytime i find this channel again, R.I.P you beautiful lady

[@elenaderoet4926]

I'm so glad they made these videos, because she reminds me so much of my grandma who is currently receiving end-of-life care. I'll always be able to come back here and have a pleasant reminder of my grandmother. She made a lot of these things

[@JosephRobinsonSMBX]

"I'm 93 years old" Uploaded in 2009 *Oh no* RIP Clara, you will be missed

[@jotarokujo4787]

She died in 2013

[@LegionnaireScout]

She lived to a blessed age, wonder how many of us will achieve atleast 90 ...

[@ChubbyT-Rex43]

She’s still alive

[@untoastedtoast4189]

@@ChubbyT-Rex43 no, she did die in 2013 like the other reply said

[@Kitrite]

@@untoastedtoast4189 she posted 4 months ago. Edit: scratch that I'm not the smartest

[@destined0201]

today while scrolling through youtube, clara's channel suddenly came to my mind because i remember watching her videos fondly a couple of years back and by some miracle before i could even search for it, this video suddenly appeared in my suggestions as i was scrolling. it happened in a split second. this isn't even the same account i used when i watched her videos in the past. it's like youtube really read my mind.

[@quantumleap1560]

2024, Clara has been gone for some time now, but she and her recipes still rock ❤🥰

[@VictorAlvarez-et6ko]

Me: KZbin Algorithm: Do you wanna feel sad? Edit: what is the deal with all the rude comments? I saw this video and it lead me to watch more of her videos and then I found out what happened. Why are people mad?

[@JennifulCreations]

For real!!

[@soccerbabez45]

Victor Alvarez haha accurate!!!

[@404Miiks]

Victor Alvarez 😭😂🤣

[@sivla36]

same

[@bullymaguire4457]

Victor Alvarez Would ya shut the fuck up with that youtube algorithm bs? Just watch the damn video.

[@oef4armyvet.ipconflict422]

Knowing she passed away in 2013 made me literally tear up. She seemed so sweet. May Clara Rest In Peace.

[@jaydenemery2255]

how did u know?

[@sophiadavies6758]

Jayden Emery yeah, how?

[@esperanzamakenzie3608]

Wait but she posted a video a week ago,how did she pass away in 2013?!

[@oef4armyvet.ipconflict422]

Esperanza Makenzie if you watch the more recent videos it’s her family that’s posting the videos after she passed.

[@kathleensalada7908]

That lady is my mother all over again . The looks , the stories , the things she talks about and the Italian heritage. All of it. I swear it is a spitting image of her . My mother's family came from Italy too . Wow how remarkable. I just love this woman ! May she R.I.P .

[@MtnSnowflake]

I’ve enjoyed this channel for many years, almost from the beginning. Miss You Clara ❤

[@princebankz7012]

KZbin decided to recommend me this now, 10 years later... 😐

[@shipmancinema]

Princé Bankz same

[@IndieCindy3]

better late than never?! 🤷‍♀️ Watching Clara cook and hearing her stories is wonderful.

[@aciinonyx]

Not only that but I found out she died on my birthday :”) rip Clara

[@senpaijessica6476]

Yea😐😐😑

[@247onlinebcduhwhynot9]

Same

[@barkiaj9014]

"We didn't have cookies until Sunday it was a big treat" Breaking my dang heart I love her so much- I wish she was my grandma.. at this point I'm sure she might have passed, bless her heart.

[@Madas4876]

She reminds me of my nan...in my 20s I would see her on Sunday for lunch and have a good old chat about the old days when she was young...miss those days😥

[@ri9848]

Yeah, she actually passed in 2013. Quite sad

[@xnottoday_]

pharaoh but she posted 3 months ago...was it recorded beforehand?

[@keny6892]

Ametaurria yeah. it was an old video that they lost.

[@armandogonzalez6822]

Just your average Gay

[@christinafaughnan277]

My grandmother's name was also clara She was born in 1899. She passed in 1976. I love these videos

[@kristindennis5664]

My heart is happy that someone captured her memories.

[@savannajamieson8734]

“Thank you very much for watching “ No thank you Clara 😔

[@k.c84455]

I honestly thought the same! She said Thankyou and I thought quietly oh Thank you too.

[@nolamccollian3211]

No, Thank YOU, Clara that’s how it should’ve been written because it sounds like you’re like “no thank you clara” like “no thanks clara”. i don’t mean to be mean or annoying, i just am like that.

[@ethanrivera-728]

Guys stop I’m gonna cry 😭

[@MoonBlade111]

I said thank you to her too. Out loud. My mom may have asked who I was talking to.

[@invaderrash]

nola m just let it be and don’t ruin the moment smh

[@IoNs.Stonio]

I could sit and listen to her wonderful stories for years. I miss my grandma.

[@realmaindrianpace]

+Antonio Contreras Me too. Mine lived to 101, she had great stories almost to the end. She remembered the Titanic sinking among many other things.

[@99ETC]

+Antonio Contreras Me too!

[@blondego56]

+99ETC for sure.... It makes me wish I had talked to my grandmothers more before they died you never know it would have been great to get more recipes and talk about how it was and their childhoods etc

[@mom23funkids]

+Antonio Contreras Me too!!!

[@NYToots1]

+Antonio Contreras she was special xo

[@Alaska_Gal]

KZbin suggests this to me on 6/9/24 & now I can’t stop crying after seeing this was made 15 years ago….What a sweet & adorable woman she was. RIP, Clara. 💛

[@Pandatwirly]

She’s so inspiring. What a humble comfort watching her, amazing legacy left for us all. 💗💗💗

[@danielsanden28]

this is by far the best and most wholesome comments section ever.

[@v8diet]

Daniel Sanden I was going to say the same thing. Gives me hope that people aren’t all bad.

[@darianf5833]

Yup, the comment section on this channel has always been positive, I found this channel years ago when she still posted and it’s really nice to see she’s getting the views she deserves

[@JprimeWorld]

I can't help but cringe when her old hands touch that shit fuck that I'd rather starve

[@catherinewhittington6928]

@@JprimeWorld why are you like this

[@kaijucifer3544]

@@catherinewhittington6928He said that because they jinxed themselves by saying it.

[@aristokriseas6034]

This came out 8 years ago and I just saw this in my recomended. made me almost tear up. I loved this. Things could be so simple. Something to think about.

[@thedillanholliday]

Aristokriseas KC same man only I'm crying like a bitch right now. Good to know I'm not the only one.

[@derekdaly007]

holy crap 2009 was 8 years ago

[@IanMiguelbluefox]

Aristokriseas KC same

[@buk2089]

Same!!

[@liev3057]

Aristokriseas KC

[@fredericboninpissarro5789]

There is such comfort to watch Clara, even though she went through the depression , she seems so happy and calm and describes a time that sounds so much better in so many ways that today's craziness.

[@ShOoTeR7386]

My grandfather passed away 04/15/2024. The man was 97 yeara old. Point is ...he lived through the depression but now has all the glory around him.

[@TpoapAnimatesYT]

May he rest in peace

[@metallicafan11787]

In her memory, i'm going to make Clara's cookies and share them with my family on a Sunday like she did. Update: made the cookies and they were good we enjoyed them!

[@mars7612]

I love that ❤

[@Mayusunshine]

Update please

[@Rainquack]

@@Mayusunshine It's not Sunday yet. ^^

[@metallicafan11787]

@@Mayusunshine i'm going to write out what she did as a recipe and look up how long they need to bake for. Will send a link when they're done ^^

[@icankickflipok]

You actually made me cry with this comment.

[@joanneli9564]

Awww such a cute lady. I think the older people do better on KZbin because their content is more genuine.

[@jennymacallan9071]

And look how lovely her hands are. Worn but graceful.

[@goodcompany6494]

I agree - she was absolutely delightful - I wanted to invite her to my home and take care of her.

[@joanneg7646]

ya and no course language

[@loveamerica5725]

There is a grace that comes with old age. Younger ppl (esp today more than ever) do not understand this concept.

[@BB-re6nz]

Michelle C It’s all how they were raised.

[@baxterphoebe]

I miss you, ma’am. Lots of love to whoever is keeping these videos.

[@kimjisooedits]

KZbin recommended me this after 15 years. And I really loved it...thank u yt for recommending me this...will forever remember this grandma and her cute cooking ❤🤧🤍

You could see her eyes still shining when she talks about the ‘sunday treats’ 🤩😍

[@winnerjoseyt5737]

Erşan Yurtseven this video is 11 years old

[@wickednwyld]

@@winnerjoseyt5737 - So what?

[@celestialgoddess8055]

I do admire this woman. She was only 3 years old when the Flu Pandemic happened. She survived the World Wars plus the economic collapse. Rest in paradise.

[@waterwater2391]

damn that’s amazing

[@backtoshallabal6662]

dont forget SARS, Vietnam, Korea H1N1 etc..

[@3i5hamc98]

@@backtoshallabal6662 ms girl lived ⏃ long life damn- props to her

[@EthanL21800]

1900s were something else

[@jimmyconway7554]

just real women... none like that real women today...rip my gal....

[@bonnieduenas1848]

Miss Clara was such a joy to watch💕I love watching her makes dishes handed down with love from her family and adored her stories, it brought me comfort, and reminded me so much of my family💕 I pray Miss Clara rests peacefully in the arms of angels♥️ Love and light beautiful Lady🌹

[@Donutsinmyprius]

“But we were happy” she gave me a little bit of comfort about the uncertainty that’s coming our way. Hopefully I can be happy where ever life finds me in the next few months. God bless this lady!

[@garrulus3399]

We are humans, we adapt quick and so will you. :)

[@babymend8980]

She was a sweetheart. She gives peace to my heart. 🌼

[@kaimana1983]

Amen.. God never changes... His word is true..

[@kaimana1983]

Meet too . She was so precious 😍😍

[@umbradumont5077]

@@garrulus3399 I heard a saying one time: "Humans are like water, they take the shape of whatever they're poured into"

[@Giggiyygoo]

It's odd how you can feel nostalgic for a time filled with hardship, long before you were born.

[@Maplelust]

it's hard to take your comment seriously with your silly profile pic and name.

[@uppity12]

thank you Quagmire for this meaningful comment

[@Giggiyygoo]

@@Maplelust Why would anyone take an internet comment seriously? Besides, even a hardened fictional pervert can have a soft side, can't he?

[@Maplelust]

my comment still stands. and it has nothing to do with taking anything seriously, by that logic you're just joking about this lady.

[@Yosef9438]

Hardship builds character, and people are starving for connection and meaning in the West.

[@daverichards308]

Rest in Peace Clara! We miss you but it was a blessing and still is to see you.

[@thepirate5955]

Oh man, thank you so much, this is what treasure looks like! How wonderful to have captured her just being her wonderful self! Makes me wish I had thought of doing something like this with my parents. It's 70 orbits around the sun for this writer, but this is pure love and joy.

[@matthewtheobald1231]

KZbin has a funny sense of humor suggesting this right now

[@carmieeats2314]

Matthew Theobald right ?!!

[@taliawalters9238]

Matthew Theobald 🤣😂

[@Final_unicorn]

This whole coronavirus situation really could send us into another depression tho. Be wary.

[@itsjkforreal]

She shows us how to Get Thru! Love, gratitude, effort.

[@hangarby10]

reggie boy Debbie downer

[@truthtrumpsdumbness638]

I'm a grown man, weeping at this wonderful woman's wisdom, skill and kind demeanour

[@vesuvianvomit]

I cry watching her videos too.

[@dontfeedthenarcs8382]

+gregory clewell Because we realize that because of "feminism" we were denied a proper upbringing. My elderly mother is a junk food junkie and I don't recall my grandma cooking anything but Wendy's hamburgers.

[@truthtrumpsdumbness638]

***** The whole point is that she was a strong intelligent woman .....and didn't need "feminism" - why on earth are you bringing that subject into this thread ??????

[@truthtrumpsdumbness638]

***** You're right - I apologis(z)e

[@truthtrumpsdumbness638]

***** Bless ya!

[@esqsusan]

I still watch these! Clara...we miss you!

[@brendarainey4786]

Thank you for the memory. My grandmother gave me coffee and one Biscuit. We called it kiddy coffee. Lots of milk and little coffee. Then she and I worked in the garden. Canned everything.😊

[@FreakyJoeBiden]

That’s some good camera quality for 2009

[@NicheAtNight]

Very true!!

[@ethanrivera-728]

When the quality of the camera back in 2009 was better than pewdiepies :

[@santos9680]

how old are you bro? this is 2009 not 1999. camera quality was pretty good by that year.

[@BlackGirlLovesAnime6]

@@santos9680 lol right. They act like we were in the stone age at 2009

[@ethanrivera-728]

Dick masterson, this is 2009? Past is in the past seems you’re the one living in 2009.

[@katijennings5480]

“Breakfast we had bread and butter, and coffee... We used to dip our bread in the coffee, and eat it. Thought that was great.” “But on some days we had cookies... Which was a big treat... We didn’t have cookies until Sunday.” “Times were different in those days..” *“But we were happy.”* You never notice how ungrateful people in this day are until you look at someone that has had almost nothing... It really makes me sad that so many people have so much but still want more..

[@amanaje4743]

Wdym. I eat bread and butter and dip it in the coffe every breakfest!

[@eledhwenmare2403]

Observations like yours make your life better and hopefully cause others to think. Gratitude and attitude.

[@Blessed-2-b-a-Hembree]

Kati Jennings We had butter and jelly toast that we dipped in coffee. That was my breakfast everyday before school.

[@ericsaylor5722]

Because their connections were strong. Deprivation sucks, but you bear it much better in community. Today, those connections are weak to nonexistent, and stuff (like the phone I’m using to write this) has replaced people. All you want is more stuff, because it can’t fill the void, and that doesn’t breed much gratitude.

[@dottie8115]

Kati Jennings Very true! We were poor and didn’t know it. We had and ate whatever my Mom made or not eat at all and everything she made was delicious 😋 I sold Water Ice in S. Philly for $.50 so I could go buy a pair of BoBo Sneakers 👟 I was so happy 😀 I’m glad we were brought up like that, it made us 7 kids know the value of a dollar and to be independent. Clara will be with us forever 🙏🏻💔

[@maryannallen9885]

This world needs people like Clara❤ rest in peace, wonderful woman

[@janetsinclair3668]

Clara was a wonderful lady she lived an interesting and happy life to the ripe old age of 97yrs we all should be that lucky rip darling clara❤

[@suzanne5685]

I also love how her eyes will glow up every time she talks about a happy memory. Amazing

[@carmellafaithwhitfield510]

It warms my heart